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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.42, 1,473.88 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.42, 1,473.88 and 366.31 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.42 : 1,473.88 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.42/1,473.88 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.42x = 1,473.88 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.42x = 539,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,896.98/982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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