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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.79, 1,465.76 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.79, 1,465.76 and 360.92 is: 541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.79 : 1,465.76 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.79/1,465.76 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.79x = 1,465.76 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.79x = 529,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,026.67/976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.60

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