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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.15, 1,461.18 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.15, 1,461.18 and 243.71 is: 365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.15 : 1,461.18 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.15/1,461.18 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.15x = 1,461.18 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.15x = 356,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,096.87/974.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.55

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