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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.11, 1,458.38 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.11, 1,458.38 and 355.82 is: 533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.11 : 1,458.38 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.11/1,458.38 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.11x = 1,458.38 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.11x = 518,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,911.70/972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.80

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