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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.51, 1,476.71 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.51, 1,476.71 and 368.17 is: 552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.51 : 1,476.71 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.51/1,476.71 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.51x = 1,476.71 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.51x = 543,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,672.94/984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.23

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