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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,478.43 and 369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,478.43 and 369.07 is: 553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,478.43 = 369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,478.43 = 369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,478.43 × 369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 545,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,642.31/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.77

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