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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.50, 1,465.62 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.50, 1,465.62 and 361.09 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.50 : 1,465.62 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.50/1,465.62 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.50x = 1,465.62 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.50x = 529,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,220.73/977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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