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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.42, 1,467.83 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.42, 1,467.83 and 362.56 is: 543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.42 : 1,467.83 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.42/1,467.83 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.42x = 1,467.83 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.42x = 532,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,168.20/979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.35

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