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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.36, 1,498.68 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.36, 1,498.68 and 383.16 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.36 : 1,498.68 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.36/1,498.68 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.36x = 1,498.68 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.36x = 574,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,234.23/999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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