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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.17, 1,496.95 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.17, 1,496.95 and 348.75 is: 523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.17 : 1,496.95 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.17/1,496.95 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.17x = 1,496.95 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.17x = 522,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,060.44/998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.02

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