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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.72, 1,458.18 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.72, 1,458.18 and 356.28 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.72 : 1,458.18 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.72/1,458.18 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.72x = 1,458.18 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.72x = 519,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,520.37/972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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