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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.14, 1,476.75 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.14, 1,476.75 and 368.26 is: 552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.14 : 1,476.75 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.14/1,476.75 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.14x = 1,476.75 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.14x = 543,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,827.96/984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.59

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