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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.49, 1,466.19 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.49, 1,466.19 and 360.93 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.49 : 1,466.19 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.49/1,466.19 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.49x = 1,466.19 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.49x = 529,191.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,191.96/977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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