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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,466.35 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,466.35 and 361.17 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,466.35 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,466.35 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,466.35 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 529,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,595.20/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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