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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.24, 1,461.56 and 357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.24, 1,461.56 and 357.99 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.24 : 1,461.56 = 357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.24/1,461.56 = 357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.24x = 1,461.56 × 357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.24x = 523,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,220.12/974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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