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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.35, 1,459.62 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.35, 1,459.62 and 357.21 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.35 : 1,459.62 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.35/1,459.62 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.35x = 1,459.62 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.35x = 521,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,390.86/973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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