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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.27, 1,496.58 and 381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.27, 1,496.58 and 381.63 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.27 : 1,496.58 = 381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.27/1,496.58 = 381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.27x = 1,496.58 × 381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.27x = 571,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,139.83/998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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