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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,457.25 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,457.25 and 355.23 is: 532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,457.25 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,457.25 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,457.25 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 517,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,658.92/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.83

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