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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.43, 1,473.33 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.43, 1,473.33 and 366.19 is: 549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.43 : 1,473.33 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.43/1,473.33 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.43x = 1,473.33 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.43x = 539,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,518.71/982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.17

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