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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.33, 1,472.49 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.33, 1,472.49 and 365.18 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.33 : 1,472.49 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.33/1,472.49 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.33x = 1,472.49 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.33x = 537,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,723.90/981.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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