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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.80, 1,472.58 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.80, 1,472.58 and 365.34 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.80 : 1,472.58 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.80/1,472.58 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.80x = 1,472.58 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.80x = 537,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,999.27/981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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