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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.97, 1,168.16 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.97, 1,168.16 and 367.67 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.97 : 1,168.16 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.97/1,168.16 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.97x = 1,168.16 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.97x = 429,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,489.71/778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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