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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.14, 1,461.84 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.14, 1,461.84 and 358.70 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.14 : 1,461.84 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.14/1,461.84 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.14x = 1,461.84 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.14x = 524,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,358.11/975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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