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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.45, 1,477.71 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.45, 1,477.71 and 369.14 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.45 : 1,477.71 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.45/1,477.71 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.45x = 1,477.71 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.45x = 545,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,481.87/985.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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