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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.98, 1,460.50 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.98, 1,460.50 and 357.24 is: 535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.98 : 1,460.50 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.98/1,460.50 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.98x = 1,460.50 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.98x = 521,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,749.02/973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.69

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