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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,475.74 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,475.74 and 367.66 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,475.74 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,475.74 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,475.74 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 542,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,565.61/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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