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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.46, 1,497.02 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.46, 1,497.02 and 349.11 is: 523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.46 : 1,497.02 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.46/1,497.02 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.46x = 1,497.02 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.46x = 522,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,622.91/998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.43

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