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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.01, 1,458 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.01, 1,458 and 355.49 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.01 : 1,458 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.01/1,458 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.01x = 1,458 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.01x = 518,308.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,308.07/972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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