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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.04, 1,498.50 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.04, 1,498.50 and 382.54 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.04 : 1,498.50 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.04/1,498.50 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.04x = 1,498.50 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.04x = 573,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,236.19/999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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