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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.72, 1,498.18 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.72, 1,498.18 and 382.71 is: 574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.72 : 1,498.18 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.72/1,498.18 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.72x = 1,498.18 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.72x = 573,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,368.47/998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.10

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