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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.13, 1,464.51 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.13, 1,464.51 and 360.63 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.13 : 1,464.51 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.13/1,464.51 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.13x = 1,464.51 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.13x = 528,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,146.24/977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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