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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.97, 1,168.54 and 368.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.97, 1,168.54 and 368.00 is: 552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.97 : 1,168.54 = 368.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.97/1,168.54 = 368.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.97x = 1,168.54 × 368.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.97x = 430,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,020.34/778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.04

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