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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.01, 1,455.02 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.01, 1,455.02 and 353.72 is: 530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.01 : 1,455.02 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.01/1,455.02 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.01x = 1,455.02 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.01x = 514,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,660.63/970.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.58

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