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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.67, 1,497.78 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.67, 1,497.78 and 382.20 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.67 : 1,497.78 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.67/1,497.78 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.67x = 1,497.78 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.67x = 572,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,451.52/998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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