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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.83, 1,477.98 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.83, 1,477.98 and 369.14 is: 553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.83 : 1,477.98 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.83/1,477.98 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.83x = 1,477.98 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.83x = 545,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,574.15/984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.98

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