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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.29, 1,464.43 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.29, 1,464.43 and 360.02 is: 540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.29 : 1,464.43 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.29/1,464.43 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.29x = 1,464.43 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.29x = 527,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,216.77/976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.02

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