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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.02, 1,478.40 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.02, 1,478.40 and 369.70 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.02 : 1,478.40 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.02/1,478.40 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.02x = 1,478.40 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.02x = 546,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,564.48/986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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