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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.40, 1,461.80 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.40, 1,461.80 and 358.08 is: 537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.40 : 1,461.80 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.40/1,461.80 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.40x = 1,461.80 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.40x = 523,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,441.34/974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.19

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