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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.70, 1,461.88 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.70, 1,461.88 and 358.09 is: 537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.70 : 1,461.88 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.70/1,461.88 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.70x = 1,461.88 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.70x = 523,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,481.40/974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.07

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