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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.52, 1,498.47 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.52, 1,498.47 and 349.25 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.52 : 1,498.47 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.52/1,498.47 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.52x = 1,498.47 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.52x = 523,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,340.65/998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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