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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.29, 1,458.96 and 388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.29, 1,458.96 and 388.09 is: 581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.29 : 1,458.96 = 388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.29/1,458.96 = 388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.29x = 1,458.96 × 388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.29x = 566,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,207.79/973.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.75

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