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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.09, 1,497.30 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.09, 1,497.30 and 382.47 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.09 : 1,497.30 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.09/1,497.30 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.09x = 1,497.30 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.09x = 572,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,672.33/999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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