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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.08, 1,469.36 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.08, 1,469.36 and 363.16 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.08 : 1,469.36 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.08/1,469.36 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.08x = 1,469.36 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.08x = 533,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,612.78/979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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