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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.24, 1,476.06 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.24, 1,476.06 and 367.61 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.24 : 1,476.06 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.24/1,476.06 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.24x = 1,476.06 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.24x = 542,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,607.04/984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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