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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.26, 1,480.88 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.26, 1,480.88 and 338 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.26 : 1,480.88 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.26/1,480.88 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.26x = 1,480.88 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.26x = 500,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,537.44/987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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