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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.37, 1,557.77 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.37, 1,557.77 and 308 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.37 : 1,557.77 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.37/1,557.77 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.37x = 1,557.77 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.37x = 479,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,793.16/1,038.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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