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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.22, 1,466.10 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.22, 1,466.10 and 361.13 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.22 : 1,466.10 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.22/1,466.10 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.22x = 1,466.10 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.22x = 529,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,445.36/977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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