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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986, 1,478.04 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986, 1,478.04 and 369.20 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986 : 1,478.04 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986/1,478.04 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986x = 1,478.04 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986x = 545,692.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,692.37/986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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