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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.74, 1,469.04 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.74, 1,469.04 and 363.04 is: 544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.74 : 1,469.04 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.74/1,469.04 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.74x = 1,469.04 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.74x = 533,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,320.28/978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.90

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