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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.24, 1,462.82 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.24, 1,462.82 and 358.90 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.24 : 1,462.82 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.24/1,462.82 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.24x = 1,462.82 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.24x = 525,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,004.30/975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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