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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.24, 1,481.04 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.24, 1,481.04 and 337.96 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.24 : 1,481.04 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.24/1,481.04 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.24x = 1,481.04 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.24x = 500,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,532.28/987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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