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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.01, 1,466.98 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.01, 1,466.98 and 361.47 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.01 : 1,466.98 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.01/1,466.98 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.01x = 1,466.98 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.01x = 530,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,269.26/978.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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