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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,473.14 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,473.14 and 365.94 is: 548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,473.14 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,473.14 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,473.14 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 539,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,079.02/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.81

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