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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.84, 1,474.38 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.84, 1,474.38 and 366.76 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.84 : 1,474.38 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.84/1,474.38 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.84x = 1,474.38 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.84x = 540,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,743.61/982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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