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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.21, 1,461.74 and 358.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.21, 1,461.74 and 358.00 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.21 : 1,461.74 = 358.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.21/1,461.74 = 358.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.21x = 1,461.74 × 358.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.21x = 523,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,297.48/974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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