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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.96, 1,464.21 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.96, 1,464.21 and 359.64 is: 539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.96 : 1,464.21 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.96/1,464.21 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.96x = 1,464.21 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.96x = 526,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,588.48/975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.56

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