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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.18, 1,496.78 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.18, 1,496.78 and 348.82 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.18 : 1,496.78 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.18/1,496.78 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.18x = 1,496.78 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.18x = 522,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,106.80/998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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