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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,496.82 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,496.82 and 339.90 is: 509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,496.82 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,496.82 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,496.82 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 508,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,769.12/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.73

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