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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.33, 1,478.25 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.33, 1,478.25 and 369.04 is: 553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.33 : 1,478.25 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.33/1,478.25 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.33x = 1,478.25 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.33x = 545,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,532.46/985.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.65

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