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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.36, 1,475.28 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.36, 1,475.28 and 367.08 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.36 : 1,475.28 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.36/1,475.28 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.36x = 1,475.28 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.36x = 541,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,545.78/983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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