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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,477.22 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,477.22 and 368.96 is: 553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,477.22 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,477.22 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,477.22 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 545,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,035.09/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.16

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