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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.02, 1,467.30 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.02, 1,467.30 and 361.70 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.02 : 1,467.30 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.02/1,467.30 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.02x = 1,467.30 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.02x = 530,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,722.41/978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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