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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.10, 1,481.12 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.10, 1,481.12 and 371.38 is: 556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.10 : 1,481.12 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.10/1,481.12 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.10x = 1,481.12 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.10x = 550,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,058.35/988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.68

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