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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.87, 1,456.51 and 355.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.87, 1,456.51 and 355.00 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.87 : 1,456.51 = 355.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.87/1,456.51 = 355.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.87x = 1,456.51 × 355.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.87x = 517,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,051.99/971.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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