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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.76, 1,458.80 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.76, 1,458.80 and 356.32 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.76 : 1,458.80 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.76/1,458.80 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.76x = 1,458.80 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.76x = 519,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,799.62/972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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