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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.61, 1,461.20 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.61, 1,461.20 and 357.51 is: 536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.61 : 1,461.20 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.61/1,461.20 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.61x = 1,461.20 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.61x = 522,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,391.82/973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.55

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