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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.64, 1,473.82 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.64, 1,473.82 and 366.18 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.64 : 1,473.82 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.64/1,473.82 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.64x = 1,473.82 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.64x = 539,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,683.41/982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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