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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.81, 1,478.74 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.81, 1,478.74 and 369.40 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.81 : 1,478.74 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.81/1,478.74 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.81x = 1,478.74 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.81x = 546,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,246.56/985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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