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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.70, 1,474.23 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.70, 1,474.23 and 366.78 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.70 : 1,474.23 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.70/1,474.23 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.70x = 1,474.23 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.70x = 540,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,718.08/983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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