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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.24, 1,477.85 and 369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.24, 1,477.85 and 369.23 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.24 : 1,477.85 = 369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.24/1,477.85 = 369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.24x = 1,477.85 × 369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.24x = 545,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,672.90/985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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