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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.63, 1,467.56 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.63, 1,467.56 and 353.75 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.63 : 1,467.56 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.63/1,467.56 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.63x = 1,467.56 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.63x = 519,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,140.24/978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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