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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.70, 1,475.37 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.70, 1,475.37 and 367.35 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.70 : 1,475.37 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.70/1,475.37 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.70x = 1,475.37 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.70x = 541,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,977.17/983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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