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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.01, 1,458.15 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.01, 1,458.15 and 355.60 is: 533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.01 : 1,458.15 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.01/1,458.15 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.01x = 1,458.15 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.01x = 518,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,518.14/972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.45

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