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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.27, 1,459.99 and 388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.27, 1,459.99 and 388.13 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.27 : 1,459.99 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.27/1,459.99 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.27x = 1,459.99 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.27x = 566,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,656.92/973.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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