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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.00, 1,477.59 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.00, 1,477.59 and 254.58 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.00 : 1,477.59 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.00/1,477.59 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.00x = 1,477.59 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.00x = 376,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,156.20/985.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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