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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.75, 1,475.01 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.75, 1,475.01 and 367.13 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.75 : 1,475.01 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.75/1,475.01 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.75x = 1,475.01 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.75x = 541,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,524.11/983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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