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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.17, 1,482.26 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.17, 1,482.26 and 372.01 is: 558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.17 : 1,482.26 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.17/1,482.26 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.17x = 1,482.26 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.17x = 551,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,415.54/988.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.02

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