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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.24, 1,466.27 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.24, 1,466.27 and 361.47 is: 542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.24 : 1,466.27 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.24/1,466.27 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.24x = 1,466.27 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.24x = 530,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,010.81/977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.36

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