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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.24, 1,482.36 and 257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.24, 1,482.36 and 257.77 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.24 : 1,482.36 = 257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.24/1,482.36 = 257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.24x = 1,482.36 × 257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.24x = 382,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,107.94/988.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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