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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973, 1,460.14 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973, 1,460.14 and 365 is: 547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973 : 1,460.14 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973/1,460.14 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973x = 1,460.14 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973x = 532,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,951.10/973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.74

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