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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.02, 1,466.98 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.02, 1,466.98 and 247.55 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.02 : 1,466.98 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.02/1,466.98 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.02x = 1,466.98 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.02x = 363,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,149.66/978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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