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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.82, 1,477.67 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.82, 1,477.67 and 369.27 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.82 : 1,477.67 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.82/1,477.67 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.82x = 1,477.67 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.82x = 545,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,657.35/985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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