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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,466.02 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,466.02 and 361.45 is: 542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,466.02 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,466.02 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,466.02 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 529,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,892.93/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.11

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