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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.72, 1,461.24 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.72, 1,461.24 and 358.11 is: 536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.72 : 1,461.24 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.72/1,461.24 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.72x = 1,461.24 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.72x = 523,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,284.66/974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.86

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