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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.22, 1,476.52 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.22, 1,476.52 and 368.36 is: 552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.22 : 1,476.52 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.22/1,476.52 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.22x = 1,476.52 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.22x = 543,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,890.91/984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.61

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