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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.22, 1,475.02 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.22, 1,475.02 and 367.36 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.22 : 1,475.02 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.22/1,475.02 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.22x = 1,475.02 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.22x = 541,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,863.35/983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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