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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.10, 1,482.07 and 338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.10, 1,482.07 and 338.81 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.10 : 1,482.07 = 338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.10/1,482.07 = 338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.10x = 1,482.07 × 338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.10x = 502,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,140.14/988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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