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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,457.24 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,457.24 and 354.96 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,457.24 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,457.24 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,457.24 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 517,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,260.14/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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