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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.23, 1,499.36 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.23, 1,499.36 and 383.40 is: 575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.23 : 1,499.36 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.23/1,499.36 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.23x = 1,499.36 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.23x = 574,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,852.71/999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.30

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