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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.49, 1,482.77 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.49, 1,482.77 and 372.06 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.49 : 1,482.77 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.49/1,482.77 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.49x = 1,482.77 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.49x = 551,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,680.34/988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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