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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.88, 1,473.38 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.88, 1,473.38 and 366.16 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.88 : 1,473.38 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.88/1,473.38 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.88x = 1,473.38 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.88x = 539,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,492.82/982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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