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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.13, 1,497.30 and 339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.13, 1,497.30 and 339.99 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.13 : 1,497.30 = 339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.13/1,497.30 = 339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.13x = 1,497.30 × 339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.13x = 509,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,067.03/998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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