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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.17, 1,496.91 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.17, 1,496.91 and 382.05 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.17 : 1,496.91 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.17/1,496.91 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.17x = 1,496.91 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.17x = 571,888.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,888.81/998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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