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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.77, 1,467.63 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.77, 1,467.63 and 362.36 is: 543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.77 : 1,467.63 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.77/1,467.63 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.77x = 1,467.63 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.77x = 531,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,803.07/978.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.34

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