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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.88, 1,460.82 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.88, 1,460.82 and 243.46 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.88 : 1,460.82 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.88/1,460.82 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.88x = 1,460.82 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.88x = 355,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,648.50/973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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