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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.76, 1,467.82 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.76, 1,467.82 and 362.32 is: 543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.76 : 1,467.82 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.76/1,467.82 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.76x = 1,467.82 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.76x = 531,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,820.54/978.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.36

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