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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.15, 1,459.76 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.15, 1,459.76 and 357.03 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.15 : 1,459.76 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.15/1,459.76 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.15x = 1,459.76 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.15x = 521,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,176.33/973.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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