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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.05, 1,458.08 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.05, 1,458.08 and 356.21 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.05 : 1,458.08 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.05/1,458.08 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.05x = 1,458.08 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.05x = 519,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,376.28/972.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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