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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.17, 1,467.34 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.17, 1,467.34 and 247.75 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.17 : 1,467.34 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.17/1,467.34 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.17x = 1,467.34 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.17x = 363,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,527.83/978.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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