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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.32, 1,460.56 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.32, 1,460.56 and 388.20 is: 582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.32 : 1,460.56 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.32/1,460.56 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.32x = 1,460.56 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.32x = 566,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,989.39/973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.53

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