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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.73, 1,472.23 and 365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.73, 1,472.23 and 365.23 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.73 : 1,472.23 = 365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.73/1,472.23 = 365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.73x = 1,472.23 × 365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.73x = 537,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,702.56/981.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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