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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.71, 1,478.35 and 369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.71, 1,478.35 and 369.07 is: 553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.71 : 1,478.35 = 369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.71/1,478.35 = 369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.71x = 1,478.35 × 369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.71x = 545,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,614.63/985.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.52

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