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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.82, 1,476.11 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.82, 1,476.11 and 367.80 is: 551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.82 : 1,476.11 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.82/1,476.11 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.82x = 1,476.11 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.82x = 542,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,911.42/983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.84

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