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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.06, 1,456.72 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.06, 1,456.72 and 355.06 is: 532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.06 : 1,456.72 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.06/1,456.72 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.06x = 1,456.72 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.06x = 517,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,221.34/971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.63

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