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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.45, 1,466.92 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.45, 1,466.92 and 361.74 is: 542.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.45 : 1,466.92 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.45/1,466.92 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.45x = 1,466.92 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.45x = 530,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,643.64/977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.89

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