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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.54, 1,464.57 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.54, 1,464.57 and 359.91 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.54 : 1,464.57 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.54/1,464.57 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.54x = 1,464.57 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.54x = 527,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,113.39/976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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