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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.94, 1,465.08 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.94, 1,465.08 and 361.26 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.94 : 1,465.08 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.94/1,465.08 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.94x = 1,465.08 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.94x = 529,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,274.80/977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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