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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.83, 1,497.26 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.83, 1,497.26 and 373.67 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.83 : 1,497.26 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.83/1,497.26 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.83x = 1,497.26 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.83x = 559,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,481.14/998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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