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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.40, 1,477.84 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.40, 1,477.84 and 336 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.40 : 1,477.84 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.40/1,477.84 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.40x = 1,477.84 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.40x = 496,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,554.24/985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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