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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.80, 1,467.79 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.80, 1,467.79 and 362.99 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.80 : 1,467.79 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.80/1,467.79 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.80x = 1,467.79 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.80x = 532,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,795.85/978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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