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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.50, 1,463.36 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.50, 1,463.36 and 359.26 is: 538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.50 : 1,463.36 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.50/1,463.36 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.50x = 1,463.36 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.50x = 525,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,726.71/975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.93

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