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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.12, 1,461.28 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.12, 1,461.28 and 358.08 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.12 : 1,461.28 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.12/1,461.28 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.12x = 1,461.28 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.12x = 523,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,255.14/974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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