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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.22, 1,473.52 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.22, 1,473.52 and 366.36 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.22 : 1,473.52 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.22/1,473.52 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.22x = 1,473.52 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.22x = 539,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,838.79/982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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