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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.58, 1,496.22 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.58, 1,496.22 and 348.96 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.58 : 1,496.22 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.58/1,496.22 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.58x = 1,496.22 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.58x = 522,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,120.93/998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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