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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,463.31 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,463.31 and 359.12 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,463.31 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,463.31 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,463.31 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 525,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,507.55/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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