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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.03, 1,478.04 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.03, 1,478.04 and 369.41 is: 553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.03 : 1,478.04 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.03/1,478.04 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.03x = 1,478.04 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.03x = 545,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,995.37/986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.73

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