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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.24, 1,475.88 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.24, 1,475.88 and 367.50 is: 551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.24 : 1,475.88 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.24/1,475.88 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.24x = 1,475.88 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.24x = 542,385.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,385.90/984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.07

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