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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.95, 1,467.76 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.95, 1,467.76 and 362.32 is: 543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.95 : 1,467.76 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.95/1,467.76 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.95x = 1,467.76 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.95x = 531,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,804.18/978.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.24

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