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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.07, 1,472.90 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.07, 1,472.90 and 365.76 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.07 : 1,472.90 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.07/1,472.90 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.07x = 1,472.90 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.07x = 538,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,726.08/982.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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