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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.09, 1,464.09 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.09, 1,464.09 and 359.68 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.09 : 1,464.09 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.09/1,464.09 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.09x = 1,464.09 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.09x = 526,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,603.89/976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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