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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.80, 1,472.38 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.80, 1,472.38 and 365.48 is: 548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.80 : 1,472.38 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.80/1,472.38 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.80x = 1,472.38 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.80x = 538,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,125.44/981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.10

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