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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.38, 1,477.79 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.38, 1,477.79 and 368.63 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.38 : 1,477.79 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.38/1,477.79 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.38x = 1,477.79 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.38x = 544,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,765.81/985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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