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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,498.99 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,498.99 and 374.74 is: 562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,498.99 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,498.99 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,498.99 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 561,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,731.51/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.16

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