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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.50, 1,478.25 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.50, 1,478.25 and 336.24 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.50 : 1,478.25 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.50/1,478.25 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.50x = 1,478.25 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.50x = 497,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,046.78/985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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