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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.12, 1,478.46 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.12, 1,478.46 and 369.04 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.12 : 1,478.46 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.12/1,478.46 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.12x = 1,478.46 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.12x = 545,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,610.88/985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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