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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,481.40 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,481.40 and 338.16 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,481.40 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,481.40 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,481.40 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 500,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,950.22/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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