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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.30, 1,471.92 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.30, 1,471.92 and 365.13 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.30 : 1,471.92 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.30/1,471.92 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.30x = 1,471.92 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.30x = 537,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,442.15/981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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