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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.50, 1,462.76 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.50, 1,462.76 and 359.12 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.50 : 1,462.76 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.50/1,462.76 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.50x = 1,462.76 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.50x = 525,306.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,306.37/975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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