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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.72, 1,460.57 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.72, 1,460.57 and 243.30 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.72 : 1,460.57 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.72/1,460.57 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.72x = 1,460.57 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.72x = 355,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,348.16/973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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