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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.20, 1,455.53 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.20, 1,455.53 and 353.84 is: 530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.20 : 1,455.53 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.20/1,455.53 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.20x = 1,455.53 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.20x = 515,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,015.69/970.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.83

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