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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.71, 1,467.90 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.71, 1,467.90 and 362.70 is: 543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.71 : 1,467.90 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.71/1,467.90 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.71x = 1,467.90 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.71x = 532,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,407.33/978.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.99

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