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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.02, 1,458.19 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.02, 1,458.19 and 356.59 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.02 : 1,458.19 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.02/1,458.19 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.02x = 1,458.19 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.02x = 519,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,968.03/972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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