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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.37, 1,497.54 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.37, 1,497.54 and 349.11 is: 523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.37 : 1,497.54 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.37/1,497.54 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.37x = 1,497.54 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.37x = 522,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,806.19/998.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.66

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