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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.52, 1,478.81 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.52, 1,478.81 and 369.65 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.52 : 1,478.81 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.52/1,478.81 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.52x = 1,478.81 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.52x = 546,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,642.12/985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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