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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,496.27 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,496.27 and 381.44 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,496.27 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,496.27 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,496.27 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 570,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,741.92/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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