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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,457.76 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,457.76 and 355.44 is: 533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,457.76 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,457.76 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,457.76 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 518,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,146.21/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.20

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