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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.90, 1,476.34 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.90, 1,476.34 and 368.22 is: 551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.90 : 1,476.34 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.90/1,476.34 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.90x = 1,476.34 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.90x = 543,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,617.91/984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.95

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