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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.10, 1,476.72 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.10, 1,476.72 and 367.78 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.10 : 1,476.72 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.10/1,476.72 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.10x = 1,476.72 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.10x = 543,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,108.08/984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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