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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.49, 1,167.56 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.49, 1,167.56 and 368.01 is: 551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.49 : 1,167.56 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.49/1,167.56 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.49x = 1,167.56 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.49x = 429,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,673.76/779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.22

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