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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,465.54 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,465.54 and 360.76 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,465.54 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,465.54 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,465.54 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 528,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,708.21/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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