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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.61, 1,498.13 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.61, 1,498.13 and 382.20 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.61 : 1,498.13 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.61/1,498.13 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.61x = 1,498.13 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.61x = 572,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,583.38/998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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