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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.62, 1,477.77 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.62, 1,477.77 and 369.24 is: 553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.62 : 1,477.77 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.62/1,477.77 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.62x = 1,477.77 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.62x = 545,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,651.79/985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.61

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