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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.26, 1,477.91 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.26, 1,477.91 and 369.41 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.26 : 1,477.91 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.26/1,477.91 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.26x = 1,477.91 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.26x = 545,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,945.50/985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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