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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.69, 1,465.08 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.69, 1,465.08 and 246.27 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.69 : 1,465.08 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.69/1,465.08 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.69x = 1,465.08 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.69x = 360,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,805.25/976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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