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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.46, 1,465.31 and 360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.46, 1,465.31 and 360.17 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.46 : 1,465.31 = 360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.46/1,465.31 = 360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.46x = 1,465.31 × 360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.46x = 527,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,762.57/976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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