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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.87, 1,474.29 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.87, 1,474.29 and 366.37 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.87 : 1,474.29 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.87/1,474.29 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.87x = 1,474.29 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.87x = 540,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,135.63/982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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