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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.52, 1,464.53 and 360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.52, 1,464.53 and 360.29 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.52 : 1,464.53 = 360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.52/1,464.53 = 360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.52x = 1,464.53 × 360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.52x = 527,646.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,646.39/976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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