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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.72, 1,477.29 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.72, 1,477.29 and 368.43 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.72 : 1,477.29 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.72/1,477.29 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.72x = 1,477.29 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.72x = 544,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,277.95/984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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