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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.86, 1,458.01 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.86, 1,458.01 and 355.55 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.86 : 1,458.01 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.86/1,458.01 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.86x = 1,458.01 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.86x = 518,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,399.10/971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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