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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.16, 1,463.96 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.16, 1,463.96 and 359.92 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.16 : 1,463.96 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.16/1,463.96 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.16x = 1,463.96 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.16x = 526,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,908.48/976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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