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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.34, 1,476.66 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.34, 1,476.66 and 368.92 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.34 : 1,476.66 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.34/1,476.66 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.34x = 1,476.66 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.34x = 544,769.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,769.41/984.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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