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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.83, 1,456.57 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.83, 1,456.57 and 355.20 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.83 : 1,456.57 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.83/1,456.57 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.83x = 1,456.57 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.83x = 517,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,376.84/971.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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