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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.90, 1,464.42 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.90, 1,464.42 and 360.43 is: 540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.90 : 1,464.42 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.90/1,464.42 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.90x = 1,464.42 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.90x = 527,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,820.90/976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.30

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