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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.93, 1,168.36 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.93, 1,168.36 and 368.39 is: 552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.93 : 1,168.36 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.93/1,168.36 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.93x = 1,168.36 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.93x = 430,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,414.14/778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.57

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