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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.42, 1,557.62 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.42, 1,557.62 and 308.01 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.42 : 1,557.62 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.42/1,557.62 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.42x = 1,557.62 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.42x = 479,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,755.52/1,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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