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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.59, 1,460.59 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.59, 1,460.59 and 357.29 is: 536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.59 : 1,460.59 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.59/1,460.59 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.59x = 1,460.59 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.59x = 521,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,854.20/973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.01

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