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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.76, 1,475.32 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.76, 1,475.32 and 367.44 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.76 : 1,475.32 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.76/1,475.32 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.76x = 1,475.32 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.76x = 542,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,091.58/983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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