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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.86, 1,473.02 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.86, 1,473.02 and 365.58 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.86 : 1,473.02 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.86/1,473.02 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.86x = 1,473.02 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.86x = 538,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,506.65/981.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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