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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.35, 1,481.50 and 371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.35, 1,481.50 and 371.63 is: 557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.35 : 1,481.50 = 371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.35/1,481.50 = 371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.35x = 1,481.50 × 371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.35x = 550,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,567.99/988.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.06

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