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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.14, 1,476.72 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.14, 1,476.72 and 368.46 is: 552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.14 : 1,476.72 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.14/1,476.72 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.14x = 1,476.72 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.14x = 544,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,112.25/985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.32

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