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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.02, 1,497.21 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.02, 1,497.21 and 339.95 is: 509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.02 : 1,497.21 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.02/1,497.21 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.02x = 1,497.21 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.02x = 508,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,976.54/998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.99

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