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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.97, 1,461.59 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.97, 1,461.59 and 358.53 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.97 : 1,461.59 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.97/1,461.59 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.97x = 1,461.59 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.97x = 524,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,022.07/974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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