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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.02, 1,497.52 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.02, 1,497.52 and 382.56 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.02 : 1,497.52 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.02/1,497.52 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.02x = 1,497.52 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.02x = 572,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,891.25/999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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