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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.98, 1,465.62 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.98, 1,465.62 and 361.53 is: 542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.98 : 1,465.62 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.98/1,465.62 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.98x = 1,465.62 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.98x = 529,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,865.60/976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.35

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