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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.10, 1,461.90 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.10, 1,461.90 and 358.39 is: 537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.10 : 1,461.90 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.10/1,461.90 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.10x = 1,461.90 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.10x = 523,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,930.34/974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.86

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