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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.80, 1,472.26 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.80, 1,472.26 and 365.32 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.80 : 1,472.26 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.80/1,472.26 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.80x = 1,472.26 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.80x = 537,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,846.02/981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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