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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.08, 1,464.04 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.08, 1,464.04 and 359.76 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.08 : 1,464.04 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.08/1,464.04 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.08x = 1,464.04 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.08x = 526,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,703.03/976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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