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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.39, 1,472.58 and 365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.39, 1,472.58 and 365.71 is: 548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.39 : 1,472.58 = 365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.39/1,472.58 = 365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.39x = 1,472.58 × 365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.39x = 538,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,537.23/982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.19

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