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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.90, 1,457.70 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.90, 1,457.70 and 355.52 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.90 : 1,457.70 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.90/1,457.70 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.90x = 1,457.70 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.90x = 518,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,241.50/971.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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