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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.08, 1,475.36 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.08, 1,475.36 and 367.16 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.08 : 1,475.36 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.08/1,475.36 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.08x = 1,475.36 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.08x = 541,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,693.18/983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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