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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.20, 1,481.90 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.20, 1,481.90 and 338.58 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.20 : 1,481.90 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.20/1,481.90 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.20x = 1,481.90 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.20x = 501,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,740.01/988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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