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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.80, 1,458.81 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.80, 1,458.81 and 356.36 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.80 : 1,458.81 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.80/1,458.81 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.80x = 1,458.81 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.80x = 519,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,861.53/972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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