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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.55, 1,455.37 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.55, 1,455.37 and 353.82 is: 530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.55 : 1,455.37 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.55/1,455.37 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.55x = 1,455.37 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.55x = 514,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,939.01/970.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.56

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