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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.77, 1,498.16 and 349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.77, 1,498.16 and 349.51 is: 524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.77 : 1,498.16 = 349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.77/1,498.16 = 349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.77x = 1,498.16 × 349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.77x = 523,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,621.90/998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.27

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