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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.59, 1,465.41 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.59, 1,465.41 and 360.20 is: 540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.59 : 1,465.41 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.59/1,465.41 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.59x = 1,465.41 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.59x = 527,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,845.70/976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.50

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