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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.81, 1,468.06 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.81, 1,468.06 and 362.37 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.81 : 1,468.06 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.81/1,468.06 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.81x = 1,468.06 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.81x = 531,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,979.09/978.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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