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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.51, 1,497.60 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.51, 1,497.60 and 381.90 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.51 : 1,497.60 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.51/1,497.60 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.51x = 1,497.60 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.51x = 571,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,933.44/998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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