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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,496.15 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,496.15 and 381.65 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,496.15 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,496.15 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,496.15 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 571,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,007.48/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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