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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.05, 1,469.90 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.05, 1,469.90 and 363.74 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.05 : 1,469.90 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.05/1,469.90 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.05x = 1,469.90 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.05x = 534,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,661.21/980.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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