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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.51, 1,457.25 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.51, 1,457.25 and 354.99 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.51 : 1,457.25 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.51/1,457.25 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.51x = 1,457.25 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.51x = 517,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,309.18/971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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