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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.37, 1,458.56 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.37, 1,458.56 and 356.12 is: 534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.37 : 1,458.56 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.37/1,458.56 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.37x = 1,458.56 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.37x = 519,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,422.39/972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.18

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