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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.75, 1,462.11 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.75, 1,462.11 and 358.22 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.75 : 1,462.11 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.75/1,462.11 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.75x = 1,462.11 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.75x = 523,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,749.73/974.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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