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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.94, 1,457.88 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.94, 1,457.88 and 241.52 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.94 : 1,457.88 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.94/1,457.88 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.94x = 1,457.88 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.94x = 352,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,107.18/971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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