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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.08, 1,458.14 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.08, 1,458.14 and 355.80 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.08 : 1,458.14 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.08/1,458.14 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.08x = 1,458.14 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.08x = 518,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,806.21/972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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