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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.33, 1,475.19 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.33, 1,475.19 and 367.12 is: 550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.33 : 1,475.19 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.33/1,475.19 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.33x = 1,475.19 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.33x = 541,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,571.75/983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.75

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