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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.18, 1,461.29 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.18, 1,461.29 and 243.76 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.18 : 1,461.29 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.18/1,461.29 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.18x = 1,461.29 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.18x = 356,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,203.29/974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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