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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,166.06 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,166.06 and 367.00 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,166.06 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,166.06 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,166.06 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 427,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,942.02/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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