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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.32, 1,475.16 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.32, 1,475.16 and 367.44 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.32 : 1,475.16 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.32/1,475.16 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.32x = 1,475.16 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.32x = 542,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,032.79/984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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