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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.32, 1,458.84 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.32, 1,458.84 and 356.24 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.32 : 1,458.84 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.32/1,458.84 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.32x = 1,458.84 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.32x = 519,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,697.16/972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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