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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.05, 1,480.15 and 370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.05, 1,480.15 and 370.33 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.05 : 1,480.15 = 370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.05/1,480.15 = 370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.05x = 1,480.15 × 370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.05x = 548,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,139.32/987.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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