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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.23, 1,459.89 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.23, 1,459.89 and 356.55 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.23 : 1,459.89 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.23/1,459.89 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.23x = 1,459.89 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.23x = 520,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,523.78/973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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