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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.19, 1,459.71 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.19, 1,459.71 and 242.77 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.19 : 1,459.71 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.19/1,459.71 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.19x = 1,459.71 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.19x = 354,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,373.80/973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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