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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977, 1,465.02 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977, 1,465.02 and 360.52 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977 : 1,465.02 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977/1,465.02 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977x = 1,465.02 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977x = 528,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,169.01/977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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