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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.31, 1,461.67 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.31, 1,461.67 and 358 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.31 : 1,461.67 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.31/1,461.67 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.31x = 1,461.67 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.31x = 523,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,277.86/974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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