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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.51, 1,457.25 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.51, 1,457.25 and 241.08 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.51 : 1,457.25 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.51/1,457.25 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.51x = 1,457.25 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.51x = 351,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,309.16/971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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