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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.23, 1,475.32 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.23, 1,475.32 and 367.67 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.23 : 1,475.32 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.23/1,475.32 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.23x = 1,475.32 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.23x = 542,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,422.61/984.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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