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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.18, 1,497.31 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.18, 1,497.31 and 381.93 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.18 : 1,497.31 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.18/1,497.31 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.18x = 1,497.31 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.18x = 571,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,867.61/998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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