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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.99, 1,168.31 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.99, 1,168.31 and 368.51 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.99 : 1,168.31 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.99/1,168.31 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.99x = 1,168.31 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.99x = 430,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,533.92/779.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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