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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.02, 1,473.90 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.02, 1,473.90 and 366.70 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.02 : 1,473.90 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.02/1,473.90 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.02x = 1,473.90 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.02x = 540,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,479.13/983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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