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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.72, 1,499.40 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.72, 1,499.40 and 383.40 is: 575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.72 : 1,499.40 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.72/1,499.40 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.72x = 1,499.40 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.72x = 574,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,869.96/999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.03

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