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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.15, 1,497.80 and 381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.15, 1,497.80 and 381.85 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.15 : 1,497.80 = 381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.15/1,497.80 = 381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.15x = 1,497.80 × 381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.15x = 571,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,932.14/998.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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