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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.17, 1,459.98 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.17, 1,459.98 and 356.87 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.17 : 1,459.98 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.17/1,459.98 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.17x = 1,459.98 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.17x = 521,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,023.06/973.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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