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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.33, 1,472.01 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.33, 1,472.01 and 365.04 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.33 : 1,472.01 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.33/1,472.01 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.33x = 1,472.01 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.33x = 537,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,342.53/981.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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