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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.66, 1,472.40 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.66, 1,472.40 and 365.16 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.66 : 1,472.40 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.66/1,472.40 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.66x = 1,472.40 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.66x = 537,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,661.58/981.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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