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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.67, 1,497.99 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.67, 1,497.99 and 349.38 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.67 : 1,497.99 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.67/1,497.99 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.67x = 1,497.99 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.67x = 523,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,367.75/998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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