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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.27, 1,463.37 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.27, 1,463.37 and 351.15 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.27 : 1,463.37 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.27/1,463.37 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.27x = 1,463.37 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.27x = 513,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,862.38/976.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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