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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.71, 1,458.81 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.71, 1,458.81 and 356.30 is: 534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.71 : 1,458.81 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.71/1,458.81 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.71x = 1,458.81 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.71x = 519,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,766.71/972.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.35

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