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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.70, 1,463.38 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.70, 1,463.38 and 359.09 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.70 : 1,463.38 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.70/1,463.38 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.70x = 1,463.38 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.70x = 525,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,485.12/975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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