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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.50, 1,458.26 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.50, 1,458.26 and 356.12 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.50 : 1,458.26 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.50/1,458.26 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.50x = 1,458.26 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.50x = 519,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,315.55/972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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