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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.54, 1,475.89 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.54, 1,475.89 and 367.67 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.54 : 1,475.89 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.54/1,475.89 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.54x = 1,475.89 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.54x = 542,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,643.25/983.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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