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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.14, 1,472.25 and 365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.14, 1,472.25 and 365.26 is: 548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.14 : 1,472.25 = 365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.14/1,472.25 = 365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.14x = 1,472.25 × 365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.14x = 537,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,753.46/981.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.09

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