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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.76, 1,167.11 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.76, 1,167.11 and 368.01 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.76 : 1,167.11 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.76/1,167.11 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.76x = 1,167.11 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.76x = 429,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,507.69/778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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