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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.15, 1,482.26 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.15, 1,482.26 and 338.88 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.15 : 1,482.26 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.15/1,482.26 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.15x = 1,482.26 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.15x = 502,308.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,308.27/988.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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