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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,166.47 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,166.47 and 367.47 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,166.47 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,166.47 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,166.47 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 428,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,641.81/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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