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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.18, 1,462.53 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.18, 1,462.53 and 358.55 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.18 : 1,462.53 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.18/1,462.53 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.18x = 1,462.53 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.18x = 524,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,389.65/975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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