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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.02, 1,476.90 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.02, 1,476.90 and 368.70 is: 552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.02 : 1,476.90 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.02/1,476.90 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.02x = 1,476.90 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.02x = 544,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,533.03/985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.81

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