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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.01, 1,456.52 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.01, 1,456.52 and 354.72 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.01 : 1,456.52 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.01/1,456.52 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.01x = 1,456.52 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.01x = 516,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,656.77/971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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