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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.17, 1,464.40 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.17, 1,464.40 and 360.72 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.17 : 1,464.40 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.17/1,464.40 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.17x = 1,464.40 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.17x = 528,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,236.56/976.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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