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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.40, 1,460.26 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.40, 1,460.26 and 388.52 is: 582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.40 : 1,460.26 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.40/1,460.26 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.40x = 1,460.26 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.40x = 567,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,340.22/973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.84

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