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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.51, 1,482.73 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.51, 1,482.73 and 258.07 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.51 : 1,482.73 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.51/1,482.73 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.51x = 1,482.73 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.51x = 382,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,648.13/988.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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