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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.24, 1,459.04 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.24, 1,459.04 and 356.59 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.24 : 1,459.04 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.24/1,459.04 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.24x = 1,459.04 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.24x = 520,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,279.07/973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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