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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.54, 1,457.43 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.54, 1,457.43 and 355.54 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.54 : 1,457.43 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.54/1,457.43 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.54x = 1,457.43 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.54x = 518,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,167.38/971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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