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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.77, 1,474.67 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.77, 1,474.67 and 367.29 is: 550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.77 : 1,474.67 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.77/1,474.67 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.77x = 1,474.67 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.77x = 541,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,632.46/983.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.57

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