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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.16, 1,477.60 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.16, 1,477.60 and 368.79 is: 553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.16 : 1,477.60 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.16/1,477.60 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.16x = 1,477.60 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.16x = 544,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,923.18/985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.13

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