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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.12, 1,470.76 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.12, 1,470.76 and 364.41 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.12 : 1,470.76 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.12/1,470.76 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.12x = 1,470.76 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.12x = 535,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,958.74/981.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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