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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.36, 1,472.30 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.36, 1,472.30 and 365.24 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.36 : 1,472.30 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.36/1,472.30 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.36x = 1,472.30 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.36x = 537,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,744.71/981.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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