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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.50, 1,498.35 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.50, 1,498.35 and 382.27 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.50 : 1,498.35 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.50/1,498.35 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.50x = 1,498.35 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.50x = 572,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,769.13/998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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