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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.27, 1,457.19 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.27, 1,457.19 and 355.32 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.27 : 1,457.19 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.27/1,457.19 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.27x = 1,457.19 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.27x = 517,768.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,768.75/972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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