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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.01, 1,497.23 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.01, 1,497.23 and 348.72 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.01 : 1,497.23 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.01/1,497.23 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.01x = 1,497.23 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.01x = 522,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,114.05/998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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