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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.63, 1,473.93 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.63, 1,473.93 and 367.18 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.63 : 1,473.93 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.63/1,473.93 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.63x = 1,473.93 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.63x = 541,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,193.93/983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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