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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.70, 1,465.10 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.70, 1,465.10 and 360.59 is: 540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.70 : 1,465.10 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.70/1,465.10 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.70x = 1,465.10 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.70x = 528,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,304.97/976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.91

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