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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.07, 1,474.56 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.07, 1,474.56 and 366.73 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.07 : 1,474.56 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.07/1,474.56 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.07x = 1,474.56 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.07x = 540,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,758.94/983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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