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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.27, 1,461.24 and 357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.27, 1,461.24 and 357.65 is: 536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.27 : 1,461.24 = 357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.27/1,461.24 = 357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.27x = 1,461.24 × 357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.27x = 522,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,612.49/974.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.42

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