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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.92, 1,474.64 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.92, 1,474.64 and 366.81 is: 550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.92 : 1,474.64 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.92/1,474.64 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.92x = 1,474.64 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.92x = 540,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,910.86/982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.31

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