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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.80, 1,478.81 and 369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.80, 1,478.81 and 369.35 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.80 : 1,478.81 = 369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.80/1,478.81 = 369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.80x = 1,478.81 × 369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.80x = 546,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,189.23/985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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