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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.21, 1,475.43 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.21, 1,475.43 and 367.44 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.21 : 1,475.43 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.21/1,475.43 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.21x = 1,475.43 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.21x = 542,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,124.62/984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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