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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.75, 1,465.11 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.75, 1,465.11 and 360.22 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.75 : 1,465.11 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.75/1,465.11 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.75x = 1,465.11 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.75x = 527,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,761.92/976.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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