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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.66, 1,475.11 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.66, 1,475.11 and 367.23 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.66 : 1,475.11 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.66/1,475.11 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.66x = 1,475.11 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.66x = 541,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,710.64/983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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