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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.40, 1,459.30 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.40, 1,459.30 and 388.32 is: 582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.40 : 1,459.30 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.40/1,459.30 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.40x = 1,459.30 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.40x = 566,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,675.38/973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.16

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