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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.51, 1,475.26 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.51, 1,475.26 and 367.20 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.51 : 1,475.26 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.51/1,475.26 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.51x = 1,475.26 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.51x = 541,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,715.47/983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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