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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.08, 1,460.34 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.08, 1,460.34 and 357.17 is: 536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.08 : 1,460.34 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.08/1,460.34 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.08x = 1,460.34 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.08x = 521,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,582.34/973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.01

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