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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.76, 1,461.92 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.76, 1,461.92 and 358.52 is: 537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.76 : 1,461.92 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.76/1,461.92 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.76x = 1,461.92 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.76x = 524,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,127.56/974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.70

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