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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.32, 1,457.38 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.32, 1,457.38 and 355.30 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.32 : 1,457.38 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.32/1,457.38 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.32x = 1,457.38 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.32x = 517,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,807.11/971.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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