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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.06, 1,472.06 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.06, 1,472.06 and 365.38 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.06 : 1,472.06 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.06/1,472.06 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.06x = 1,472.06 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.06x = 537,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,861.28/982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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