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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.85, 1,168.27 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.85, 1,168.27 and 368.18 is: 552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.85 : 1,168.27 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.85/1,168.27 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.85x = 1,168.27 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.85x = 430,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,126.89/778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.26

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