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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.14, 1,482.38 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.14, 1,482.38 and 371.93 is: 557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.14 : 1,482.38 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.14/1,482.38 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.14x = 1,482.38 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.14x = 551,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,346.23/988.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.96

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