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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.26, 1,466.46 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.26, 1,466.46 and 361.40 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.26 : 1,466.46 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.26/1,466.46 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.26x = 1,466.46 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.26x = 529,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,971.31/977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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