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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.30, 1,481.04 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.30, 1,481.04 and 338.04 is: 507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.30 : 1,481.04 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.30/1,481.04 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.30x = 1,481.04 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.30x = 500,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,650.76/987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.09

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