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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.12, 1,472.25 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.12, 1,472.25 and 365.67 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.12 : 1,472.25 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.12/1,472.25 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.12x = 1,472.25 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.12x = 538,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,357.66/982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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