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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.07, 1,455.55 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.07, 1,455.55 and 353.84 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.07 : 1,455.55 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.07/1,455.55 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.07x = 1,455.55 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.07x = 515,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,023.65/970.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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