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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.37, 1,459.58 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.37, 1,459.58 and 357.14 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.37 : 1,459.58 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.37/1,459.58 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.37x = 1,459.58 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.37x = 521,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,274.40/973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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