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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.03, 1,461.20 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.03, 1,461.20 and 357.60 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.03 : 1,461.20 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.03/1,461.20 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.03x = 1,461.20 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.03x = 522,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,525.12/974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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