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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.75, 1,457.68 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.75, 1,457.68 and 241.34 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.75 : 1,457.68 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.75/1,457.68 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.75x = 1,457.68 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.75x = 351,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,789.05/971.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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