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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.12, 1,476.96 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.12, 1,476.96 and 368.04 is: 552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.12 : 1,476.96 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.12/1,476.96 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.12x = 1,476.96 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.12x = 543,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,580.36/984.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.35

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