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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.72, 1,465.74 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.72, 1,465.74 and 361.11 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.72 : 1,465.74 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.72/1,465.74 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.72x = 1,465.74 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.72x = 529,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,293.37/977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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