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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.42, 1,497.78 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.42, 1,497.78 and 349 is: 523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.42 : 1,497.78 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.42/1,497.78 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.42x = 1,497.78 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.42x = 522,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,725.22/998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.55

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