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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.88, 1,478.75 and 369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.88, 1,478.75 and 369.53 is: 554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.88 : 1,478.75 = 369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.88/1,478.75 = 369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.88x = 1,478.75 × 369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.88x = 546,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,439.71/985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.27

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