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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.84, 1,477.76 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.84, 1,477.76 and 369.44 is: 553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.84 : 1,477.76 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.84/1,477.76 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.84x = 1,477.76 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.84x = 545,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,943.65/985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.79

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