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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.83, 1,478.78 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.83, 1,478.78 and 255.42 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.83 : 1,478.78 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.83/1,478.78 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.83x = 1,478.78 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.83x = 377,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,708.71/985.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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