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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.03, 1,474.09 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.03, 1,474.09 and 366.57 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.03 : 1,474.09 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.03/1,474.09 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.03x = 1,474.09 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.03x = 540,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,349.81/983.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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