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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.15, 1,476.41 and 368.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.15, 1,476.41 and 368.23 is: 551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.15 : 1,476.41 = 368.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.15/1,476.41 = 368.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.15x = 1,476.41 × 368.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.15x = 543,658.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,658.45/985.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.85

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