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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.28, 1,460.50 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.28, 1,460.50 and 388.18 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.28 : 1,460.50 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.28/1,460.50 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.28x = 1,460.50 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.28x = 566,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,936.89/973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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