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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.50, 1,497.13 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.50, 1,497.13 and 382.24 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.50 : 1,497.13 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.50/1,497.13 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.50x = 1,497.13 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.50x = 572,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,262.97/998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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