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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.95, 1,472.72 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.95, 1,472.72 and 365.49 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.95 : 1,472.72 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.95/1,472.72 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.95x = 1,472.72 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.95x = 538,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,262.61/981.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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