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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.02, 1,471.80 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.02, 1,471.80 and 364.70 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.02 : 1,471.80 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.02/1,471.80 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.02x = 1,471.80 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.02x = 536,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,765.46/981.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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