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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.59, 1,457.34 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.59, 1,457.34 and 241.14 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.59 : 1,457.34 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.59/1,457.34 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.59x = 1,457.34 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.59x = 351,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,422.97/971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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