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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.56, 1,457.48 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.56, 1,457.48 and 355.15 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.56 : 1,457.48 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.56/1,457.48 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.56x = 1,457.48 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.56x = 517,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,624.02/971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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