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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,474.51 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,474.51 and 367.14 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,474.51 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,474.51 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,474.51 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 541,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,351.60/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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