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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.62, 1,477.51 and 368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.62, 1,477.51 and 368.91 is: 553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.62 : 1,477.51 = 368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.62/1,477.51 = 368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.62x = 1,477.51 × 368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.62x = 545,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,067.29/985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.02

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