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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.47, 1,476.84 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.47, 1,476.84 and 368.55 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.47 : 1,476.84 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.47/1,476.84 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.47x = 1,476.84 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.47x = 544,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,289.38/985.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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