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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.52, 1,466.23 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.52, 1,466.23 and 247.05 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.52 : 1,466.23 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.52/1,466.23 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.52x = 1,466.23 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.52x = 362,230.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,230.89/977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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