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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.07, 1,464.54 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.07, 1,464.54 and 360.25 is: 539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.07 : 1,464.54 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.07/1,464.54 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.07x = 1,464.54 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.07x = 527,601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,601.01/977.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.98

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