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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.39, 1,478.02 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.39, 1,478.02 and 369.04 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.39 : 1,478.02 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.39/1,478.02 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.39x = 1,478.02 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.39x = 545,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,448.50/985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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