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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.37, 1,167.44 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.37, 1,167.44 and 258.73 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.37 : 1,167.44 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.37/1,167.44 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.37x = 1,167.44 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.37x = 302,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,051.75/778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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