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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.66, 1,464.10 and 359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.66, 1,464.10 and 359.65 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.66 : 1,464.10 = 359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.66/1,464.10 = 359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.66x = 1,464.10 × 359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.66x = 526,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,564.50/975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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