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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.33, 1,467.33 and 362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.33, 1,467.33 and 362.33 is: 543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.33 : 1,467.33 = 362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.33/1,467.33 = 362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.33x = 1,467.33 × 362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.33x = 531,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,650.34/978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.43

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