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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.40, 1,498.24 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.40, 1,498.24 and 382.64 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.40 : 1,498.24 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.40/1,498.24 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.40x = 1,498.24 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.40x = 573,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,286.55/998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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