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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.19, 1,461.53 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.19, 1,461.53 and 358.16 is: 536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.19 : 1,461.53 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.19/1,461.53 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.19x = 1,461.53 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.19x = 523,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,461.58/975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.78

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