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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.39, 1,476.52 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.39, 1,476.52 and 368.04 is: 552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.39 : 1,476.52 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.39/1,476.52 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.39x = 1,476.52 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.39x = 543,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,425.11/984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.04

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