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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.68, 1,465.74 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.68, 1,465.74 and 360.54 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.68 : 1,465.74 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.68/1,465.74 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.68x = 1,465.74 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.68x = 528,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,457.90/976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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