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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.39, 1,474.07 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.39, 1,474.07 and 366.80 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.39 : 1,474.07 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.39/1,474.07 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.39x = 1,474.07 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.39x = 540,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,679.67/983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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