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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.31, 1,477.76 and 368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.31, 1,477.76 and 368.99 is: 553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.31 : 1,477.76 = 368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.31/1,477.76 = 368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.31x = 1,477.76 × 368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.31x = 545,269.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,269.43/985.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.40

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