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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.73, 1,476.70 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.73, 1,476.70 and 368.29 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.73 : 1,476.70 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.73/1,476.70 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.73x = 1,476.70 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.73x = 543,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,853.84/984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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