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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.77, 1,464.99 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.77, 1,464.99 and 360.15 is: 540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.77 : 1,464.99 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.77/1,464.99 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.77x = 1,464.99 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.77x = 527,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,616.15/976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.16

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