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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.12, 1,476.38 and 367.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.12, 1,476.38 and 367.81 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.12 : 1,476.38 = 367.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.12/1,476.38 = 367.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.12x = 1,476.38 × 367.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.12x = 543,027.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,027.33/984.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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