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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.21, 1,496.99 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.21, 1,496.99 and 348.80 is: 523.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.21 : 1,496.99 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.21/1,496.99 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.21x = 1,496.99 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.21x = 522,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,143.50/998.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.08

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