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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.56, 1,481.90 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.56, 1,481.90 and 338.94 is: 508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.56 : 1,481.90 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.56/1,481.90 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.56x = 1,481.90 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.56x = 502,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,273.49/988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.09

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