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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.92, 1,478.68 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.92, 1,478.68 and 369.68 is: 554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.92 : 1,478.68 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.92/1,478.68 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.92x = 1,478.68 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.92x = 546,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,630.36/985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.43

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