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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.67, 1,480 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.67, 1,480 and 370.51 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.67 : 1,480 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.67/1,480 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.67x = 1,480 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.67x = 548,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,354.80/986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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