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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,466.03 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,466.03 and 360.86 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,466.03 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,466.03 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,466.03 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 529,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,025.16/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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