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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.74, 1,461.54 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.74, 1,461.54 and 358.04 is: 537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.74 : 1,461.54 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.74/1,461.54 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.74x = 1,461.54 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.74x = 523,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,289.78/973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.40

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