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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,462.05 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,462.05 and 358.53 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,462.05 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,462.05 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,462.05 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 524,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,183.30/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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