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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.55, 1,464.30 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.55, 1,464.30 and 360.03 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.55 : 1,464.30 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.55/1,464.30 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.55x = 1,464.30 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.55x = 527,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,191.93/976.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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