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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.98, 1,498.12 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.98, 1,498.12 and 382.36 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.98 : 1,498.12 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.98/1,498.12 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.98x = 1,498.12 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.98x = 572,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,821.16/998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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