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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.67, 1,478.50 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.67, 1,478.50 and 369.51 is: 554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.67 : 1,478.50 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.67/1,478.50 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.67x = 1,478.50 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.67x = 546,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,324.46/985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.27

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