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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,461.18 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,461.18 and 358.04 is: 537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,461.18 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,461.18 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,461.18 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 523,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,153.58/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.10

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