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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.22, 1,497.26 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.22, 1,497.26 and 349 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.22 : 1,497.26 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.22/1,497.26 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.22x = 1,497.26 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.22x = 522,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,543.74/998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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