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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.29, 1,475.96 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.29, 1,475.96 and 367.99 is: 551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.29 : 1,475.96 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.29/1,475.96 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.29x = 1,475.96 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.29x = 543,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,132.99/984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.80

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