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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999, 1,498.32 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999, 1,498.32 and 382.71 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999 : 1,498.32 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999/1,498.32 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999x = 1,498.32 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999x = 573,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,422.05/999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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