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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.34, 1,475.16 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.34, 1,475.16 and 367.92 is: 551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.34 : 1,475.16 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.34/1,475.16 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.34x = 1,475.16 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.34x = 542,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,740.87/983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.94

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