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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.36, 1,458.34 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.36, 1,458.34 and 356.36 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.36 : 1,458.34 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.36/1,458.34 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.36x = 1,458.34 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.36x = 519,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,685.86/972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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