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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,497.85 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,497.85 and 348.86 is: 523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,497.85 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,497.85 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,497.85 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 522,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,531.59/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.52

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