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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.97, 1,474.61 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.97, 1,474.61 and 366.76 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.97 : 1,474.61 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.97/1,474.61 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.97x = 1,474.61 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.97x = 540,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,827.97/982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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