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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.53, 1,458.89 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.53, 1,458.89 and 356.09 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.53 : 1,458.89 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.53/1,458.89 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.53x = 1,458.89 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.53x = 519,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,496.83/972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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