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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.11, 1,462.85 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.11, 1,462.85 and 359.24 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.11 : 1,462.85 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.11/1,462.85 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.11x = 1,462.85 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.11x = 525,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,506.47/976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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