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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,475.20 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,475.20 and 366.96 is: 550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,475.20 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,475.20 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,475.20 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 541,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,339.39/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.41

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