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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.99, 1,460.65 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.99, 1,460.65 and 357.58 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.99 : 1,460.65 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.99/1,460.65 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.99x = 1,460.65 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.99x = 522,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,299.23/973.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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