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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.53, 1,466.39 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.53, 1,466.39 and 361.09 is: 541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.53 : 1,466.39 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.53/1,466.39 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.53x = 1,466.39 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.53x = 529,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,498.77/977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.67

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