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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.96, 1,457.80 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.96, 1,457.80 and 355.64 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.96 : 1,457.80 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.96/1,457.80 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.96x = 1,457.80 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.96x = 518,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,451.99/971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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