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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.74, 1,463.82 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.74, 1,463.82 and 359.49 is: 539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.74 : 1,463.82 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.74/1,463.82 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.74x = 1,463.82 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.74x = 526,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,228.65/975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.32

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