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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.96, 1,460.71 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.96, 1,460.71 and 357.33 is: 535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.96 : 1,460.71 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.96/1,460.71 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.96x = 1,460.71 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.96x = 521,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,955.50/973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.91

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