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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.41, 1,461.62 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.41, 1,461.62 and 243.99 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.41 : 1,461.62 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.41/1,461.62 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.41x = 1,461.62 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.41x = 356,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,620.66/974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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