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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.55, 1,457.16 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.55, 1,457.16 and 355.17 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.55 : 1,457.16 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.55/1,457.16 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.55x = 1,457.16 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.55x = 517,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,539.52/971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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