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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.32, 1,482.64 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.32, 1,482.64 and 338.88 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.32 : 1,482.64 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.32/1,482.64 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.32x = 1,482.64 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.32x = 502,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,437.04/988.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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