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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.42, 1,499.85 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.42, 1,499.85 and 375.30 is: 563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.42 : 1,499.85 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.42/1,499.85 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.42x = 1,499.85 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.42x = 562,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,893.71/999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.22

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