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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.34, 1,464.66 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.34, 1,464.66 and 360.92 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.34 : 1,464.66 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.34/1,464.66 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.34x = 1,464.66 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.34x = 528,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,617.76/976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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