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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976, 1,464.59 and 360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976, 1,464.59 and 360.14 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976 : 1,464.59 = 360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976/1,464.59 = 360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976x = 1,464.59 × 360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976x = 527,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,457.44/976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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