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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.31, 1,463.72 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.31, 1,463.72 and 359.42 is: 539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.31 : 1,463.72 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.31/1,463.72 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.31x = 1,463.72 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.31x = 526,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,081.13/975.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.40

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