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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.52, 1,462.56 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.52, 1,462.56 and 359.11 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.52 : 1,462.56 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.52/1,462.56 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.52x = 1,462.56 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.52x = 525,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,219.92/975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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