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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.01, 1,455.10 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.01, 1,455.10 and 353.57 is: 530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.01 : 1,455.10 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.01/1,455.10 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.01x = 1,455.10 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.01x = 514,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,476.46/970.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.38

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