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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.34, 1,466.16 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.34, 1,466.16 and 361.92 is: 542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.34 : 1,466.16 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.34/1,466.16 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.34x = 1,466.16 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.34x = 530,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,632.63/977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.94

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