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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.33, 1,457.41 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.33, 1,457.41 and 387.18 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.33 : 1,457.41 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.33/1,457.41 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.33x = 1,457.41 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.33x = 564,280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,280.00/972.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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