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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.36, 1,482.90 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.36, 1,482.90 and 339.16 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.36 : 1,482.90 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.36/1,482.90 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.36x = 1,482.90 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.36x = 502,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,940.36/988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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