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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.01, 1,478.86 and 370.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.01, 1,478.86 and 370.00 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.01 : 1,478.86 = 370.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.01/1,478.86 = 370.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.01x = 1,478.86 × 370.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.01x = 547,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,179.12/986.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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