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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.08, 1,472.07 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.08, 1,472.07 and 365.37 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.08 : 1,472.07 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.08/1,472.07 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.08x = 1,472.07 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.08x = 537,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,850.22/982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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