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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.24, 1,460.02 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.24, 1,460.02 and 388.24 is: 582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.24 : 1,460.02 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.24/1,460.02 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.24x = 1,460.02 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.24x = 566,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,838.16/973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.42

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