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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.10, 1,462.66 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.10, 1,462.66 and 390.37 is: 585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.10 : 1,462.66 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.10/1,462.66 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.10x = 1,462.66 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.10x = 570,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,969.32/975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.55

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