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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.27, 1,473.17 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.27, 1,473.17 and 366.26 is: 549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.27 : 1,473.17 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.27/1,473.17 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.27x = 1,473.17 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.27x = 539,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,567.84/982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.31

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