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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.72, 1,462.74 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.72, 1,462.74 and 359.11 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.72 : 1,462.74 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.72/1,462.74 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.72x = 1,462.74 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.72x = 525,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,284.56/975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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