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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.28, 1,462.92 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.28, 1,462.92 and 358.96 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.28 : 1,462.92 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.28/1,462.92 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.28x = 1,462.92 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.28x = 525,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,129.76/975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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