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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.18, 1,467.22 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.18, 1,467.22 and 361.84 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.18 : 1,467.22 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.18/1,467.22 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.18x = 1,467.22 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.18x = 530,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,898.88/978.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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