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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,477.74 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,477.74 and 254.75 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,477.74 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,477.74 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,477.74 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 376,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,457.00/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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