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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.17, 1,458.38 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.17, 1,458.38 and 355.72 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.17 : 1,458.38 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.17/1,458.38 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.17x = 1,458.38 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.17x = 518,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,774.93/972.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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