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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,461.24 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,461.24 and 388.68 is: 583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,461.24 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,461.24 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,461.24 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 567,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,954.76/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.26

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