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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.83, 1,476.33 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.83, 1,476.33 and 368.06 is: 551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.83 : 1,476.33 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.83/1,476.33 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.83x = 1,476.33 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.83x = 543,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,377.56/984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.75

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