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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.70, 1,465.19 and 360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.70, 1,465.19 and 360.35 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.70 : 1,465.19 = 360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.70/1,465.19 = 360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.70x = 1,465.19 × 360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.70x = 527,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,981.22/976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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