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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.84, 1,460.76 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.84, 1,460.76 and 243.40 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.84 : 1,460.76 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.84/1,460.76 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.84x = 1,460.76 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.84x = 355,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,548.98/973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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