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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.71, 1,475.36 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.71, 1,475.36 and 367.07 is: 550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.71 : 1,475.36 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.71/1,475.36 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.71x = 1,475.36 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.71x = 541,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,558.56/983.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.53

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