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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.97, 1,457.51 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.97, 1,457.51 and 355.25 is: 532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.97 : 1,457.51 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.97/1,457.51 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.97x = 1,457.51 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.97x = 517,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,771.36/971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.70

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