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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.30, 1,465.34 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.30, 1,465.34 and 392.40 is: 588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.30 : 1,465.34 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.30/1,465.34 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.30x = 1,465.34 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.30x = 574,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,999.42/977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.36

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