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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.07, 1,467.57 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.07, 1,467.57 and 362.37 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.07 : 1,467.57 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.07/1,467.57 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.07x = 1,467.57 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.07x = 531,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,803.34/979.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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