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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.13, 1,476.89 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.13, 1,476.89 and 368.75 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.13 : 1,476.89 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.13/1,476.89 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.13x = 1,476.89 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.13x = 544,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,595.80/985.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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