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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.38, 1,465.68 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.38, 1,465.68 and 352.50 is: 528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.38 : 1,465.68 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.38/1,465.68 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.38x = 1,465.68 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.38x = 516,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,650.44/977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.61

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