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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.66, 1,457.08 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.66, 1,457.08 and 355.18 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.66 : 1,457.08 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.66/1,457.08 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.66x = 1,457.08 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.66x = 517,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,525.67/971.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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