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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.58, 1,457.37 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.58, 1,457.37 and 355.26 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.58 : 1,457.37 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.58/1,457.37 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.58x = 1,457.37 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.58x = 517,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,745.27/971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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