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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.80, 1,461.32 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.80, 1,461.32 and 358.36 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.80 : 1,461.32 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.80/1,461.32 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.80x = 1,461.32 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.80x = 523,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,671.33/974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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