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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.61, 1,478.51 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.61, 1,478.51 and 369.76 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.61 : 1,478.51 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.61/1,478.51 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.61x = 1,478.51 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.61x = 546,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,691.09/985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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