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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.33, 1,457.73 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.33, 1,457.73 and 355.61 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.33 : 1,457.73 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.33/1,457.73 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.33x = 1,457.73 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.33x = 518,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,387.01/971.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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