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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.95, 1,477.61 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.95, 1,477.61 and 369.03 is: 553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.95 : 1,477.61 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.95/1,477.61 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.95x = 1,477.61 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.95x = 545,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,280.57/985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.05

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