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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,456.18 and 354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,456.18 and 354.37 is: 531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,456.18 = 354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,456.18 = 354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,456.18 × 354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 516,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,026.51/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.38

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