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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.80, 1,477.54 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.80, 1,477.54 and 369.16 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.80 : 1,477.54 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.80/1,477.54 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.80x = 1,477.54 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.80x = 545,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,445.43/985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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