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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.22, 1,496.98 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.22, 1,496.98 and 382.12 is: 573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.22 : 1,496.98 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.22/1,496.98 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.22x = 1,496.98 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.22x = 572,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,022.73/998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.04

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