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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.86, 1,466.80 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.86, 1,466.80 and 361.58 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.86 : 1,466.80 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.86/1,466.80 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.86x = 1,466.80 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.86x = 530,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,365.54/977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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