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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,167.16 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,167.16 and 258.32 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,167.16 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,167.16 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,167.16 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 301,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,500.77/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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