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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.02, 1,477.29 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.02, 1,477.29 and 368.61 is: 552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.02 : 1,477.29 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.02/1,477.29 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.02x = 1,477.29 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.02x = 544,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,543.87/985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.83

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