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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.97, 1,469.22 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.97, 1,469.22 and 363.28 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.97 : 1,469.22 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.97/1,469.22 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.97x = 1,469.22 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.97x = 533,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,738.24/978.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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