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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.94, 1,475.58 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.94, 1,475.58 and 368.26 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.94 : 1,475.58 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.94/1,475.58 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.94x = 1,475.58 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.94x = 543,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,397.09/984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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