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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.76, 1,466.16 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.76, 1,466.16 and 344.48 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.76 : 1,466.16 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.76/1,466.16 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.76x = 1,466.16 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.76x = 505,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,062.80/977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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