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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.68, 1,498.31 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.68, 1,498.31 and 340.71 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.68 : 1,498.31 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.68/1,498.31 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.68x = 1,498.31 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.68x = 510,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,483.63/998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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