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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.36, 1,458.72 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.36, 1,458.72 and 356.16 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.36 : 1,458.72 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.36/1,458.72 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.36x = 1,458.72 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.36x = 519,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,537.72/972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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