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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.08, 1,467.86 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.08, 1,467.86 and 362.16 is: 543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.08 : 1,467.86 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.08/1,467.86 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.08x = 1,467.86 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.08x = 531,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,600.18/978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.51

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