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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.48, 1,472.20 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.48, 1,472.20 and 364.96 is: 547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.48 : 1,472.20 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.48/1,472.20 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.48x = 1,472.20 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.48x = 537,294.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,294.11/981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.43

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