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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.49, 1,465.08 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.49, 1,465.08 and 360.79 is: 540.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.49 : 1,465.08 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.49/1,465.08 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.49x = 1,465.08 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.49x = 528,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,586.21/977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.76

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