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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.96, 1,466.06 and 362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.96, 1,466.06 and 362.20 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.96 : 1,466.06 = 362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.96/1,466.06 = 362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.96x = 1,466.06 × 362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.96x = 531,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,006.93/977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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