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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.91, 1,472.11 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.91, 1,472.11 and 365.18 is: 548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.91 : 1,472.11 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.91/1,472.11 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.91x = 1,472.11 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.91x = 537,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,576.86/980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.04

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