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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.56, 1,458.11 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.56, 1,458.11 and 355.87 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.56 : 1,458.11 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.56/1,458.11 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.56x = 1,458.11 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.56x = 518,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,897.61/971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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