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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.09, 1,467.16 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.09, 1,467.16 and 247.73 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.09 : 1,467.16 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.09/1,467.16 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.09x = 1,467.16 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.09x = 363,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,452.99/978.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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