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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.35, 1,459.08 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.35, 1,459.08 and 388.18 is: 581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.35 : 1,459.08 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.35/1,459.08 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.35x = 1,459.08 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.35x = 566,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,387.50/973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.90

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