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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.55, 1,465.80 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.55, 1,465.80 and 361.03 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.55 : 1,465.80 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.55/1,465.80 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.55x = 1,465.80 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.55x = 529,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,197.77/977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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