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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.37, 1,478.25 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.37, 1,478.25 and 369.09 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.37 : 1,478.25 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.37/1,478.25 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.37x = 1,478.25 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.37x = 545,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,607.29/985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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