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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.75, 1,476.51 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.75, 1,476.51 and 368.13 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.75 : 1,476.51 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.75/1,476.51 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.75x = 1,476.51 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.75x = 543,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,547.63/984.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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