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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.73, 1,167.06 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.73, 1,167.06 and 367.30 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.73 : 1,167.06 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.73/1,167.06 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.73x = 1,167.06 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.73x = 428,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,663.97/778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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