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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.50, 1,459.38 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.50, 1,459.38 and 388.92 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.50 : 1,459.38 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.50/1,459.38 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.50x = 1,459.38 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.50x = 567,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,582.07/973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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