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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.53, 1,168.11 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.53, 1,168.11 and 367.68 is: 551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.53 : 1,168.11 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.53/1,168.11 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.53x = 1,168.11 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.53x = 429,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,490.68/778.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.67

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