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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.17, 1,473.30 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.17, 1,473.30 and 365.73 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.17 : 1,473.30 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.17/1,473.30 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.17x = 1,473.30 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.17x = 538,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,830.01/982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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