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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.40, 1,498.65 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.40, 1,498.65 and 382.90 is: 574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.40 : 1,498.65 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.40/1,498.65 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.40x = 1,498.65 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.40x = 573,833.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,833.09/999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.18

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