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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.77, 1,478.13 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.77, 1,478.13 and 369.93 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.77 : 1,478.13 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.77/1,478.13 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.77x = 1,478.13 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.77x = 546,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,804.63/985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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