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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.02, 1,482.30 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.02, 1,482.30 and 338.76 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.02 : 1,482.30 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.02/1,482.30 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.02x = 1,482.30 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.02x = 502,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,143.95/988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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