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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.49, 1,460.19 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.49, 1,460.19 and 243.05 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.49 : 1,460.19 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.49/1,460.19 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.49x = 1,460.19 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.49x = 354,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,901.00/973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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