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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,496.68 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,496.68 and 339.80 is: 509.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,496.68 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,496.68 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,496.68 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 508,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,563.53/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.52

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