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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.33, 1,466.19 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.33, 1,466.19 and 361.46 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.33 : 1,466.19 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.33/1,466.19 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.33x = 1,466.19 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.33x = 529,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,969.04/978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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