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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.53, 1,457.42 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.53, 1,457.42 and 355.07 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.53 : 1,457.42 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.53/1,457.42 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.53x = 1,457.42 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.53x = 517,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,487.99/971.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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