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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.39, 1,482.75 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.39, 1,482.75 and 372.18 is: 558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.39 : 1,482.75 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.39/1,482.75 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.39x = 1,482.75 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.39x = 551,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,849.90/988.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.33

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