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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.41, 1,483.38 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.41, 1,483.38 and 372.68 is: 559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.41 : 1,483.38 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.41/1,483.38 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.41x = 1,483.38 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.41x = 552,818.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,818.64/988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.30

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