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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.32, 1,498.10 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.32, 1,498.10 and 382.08 is: 573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.32 : 1,498.10 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.32/1,498.10 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.32x = 1,498.10 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.32x = 572,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,394.05/998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.36

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