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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.22, 1,477.86 and 368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.22, 1,477.86 and 368.86 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.22 : 1,477.86 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.22/1,477.86 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.22x = 1,477.86 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.22x = 545,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,116.05/985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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