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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.44, 1,466.14 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.44, 1,466.14 and 247 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.44 : 1,466.14 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.44/1,466.14 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.44x = 1,466.14 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.44x = 362,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,136.58/977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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