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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,472.79 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,472.79 and 365.43 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,472.79 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,472.79 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,472.79 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 538,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,201.65/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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