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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.05, 1,475.66 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.05, 1,475.66 and 367.32 is: 550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.05 : 1,475.66 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.05/1,475.66 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.05x = 1,475.66 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.05x = 542,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,041.23/984.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.83

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