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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.33, 1,475.72 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.33, 1,475.72 and 367.95 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.33 : 1,475.72 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.33/1,475.72 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.33x = 1,475.72 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.33x = 542,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,991.17/984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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