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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.70, 1,473.88 and 366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.70, 1,473.88 and 366.34 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.70 : 1,473.88 = 366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.70/1,473.88 = 366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.70x = 1,473.88 × 366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.70x = 539,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,941.20/982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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