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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.22, 1,464.11 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.22, 1,464.11 and 359.60 is: 539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.22 : 1,464.11 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.22/1,464.11 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.22x = 1,464.11 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.22x = 526,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,484.84/976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.31

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