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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.66, 1,468.01 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.66, 1,468.01 and 362.53 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.66 : 1,468.01 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.66/1,468.01 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.66x = 1,468.01 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.66x = 532,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,197.67/978.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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