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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,476.82 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,476.82 and 368.67 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,476.82 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,476.82 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,476.82 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 544,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,459.23/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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