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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.05, 1,477.57 and 368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.05, 1,477.57 and 368.59 is: 552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.05 : 1,477.57 = 368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.05/1,477.57 = 368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.05x = 1,477.57 × 368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.05x = 544,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,617.53/985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.88

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