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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.87, 1,465.42 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.87, 1,465.42 and 360.42 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.87 : 1,465.42 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.87/1,465.42 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.87x = 1,465.42 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.87x = 528,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,166.68/976.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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