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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.75, 1,474.69 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.75, 1,474.69 and 367.04 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.75 : 1,474.69 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.75/1,474.69 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.75x = 1,474.69 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.75x = 541,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,270.22/983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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