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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.82, 1,459.86 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.82, 1,459.86 and 357.38 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.82 : 1,459.86 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.82/1,459.86 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.82x = 1,459.86 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.82x = 521,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,722.27/973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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