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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.93, 1,467.81 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.93, 1,467.81 and 361.89 is: 542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.93 : 1,467.81 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.93/1,467.81 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.93x = 1,467.81 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.93x = 531,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,185.76/978.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.62

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