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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.67, 1,467.93 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.67, 1,467.93 and 362.09 is: 543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.67 : 1,467.93 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.67/1,467.93 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.67x = 1,467.93 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.67x = 531,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,515.43/978.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.10

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