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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.65, 1,461.58 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.65, 1,461.58 and 358.18 is: 537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.65 : 1,461.58 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.65/1,461.58 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.65x = 1,461.58 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.65x = 523,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,508.72/974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.12

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