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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.39, 1,457.16 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.39, 1,457.16 and 355.19 is: 532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.39 : 1,457.16 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.39/1,457.16 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.39x = 1,457.16 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.39x = 517,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,560.04/971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.80

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