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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.78, 1,498.44 and 349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.78, 1,498.44 and 349.57 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.78 : 1,498.44 = 349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.78/1,498.44 = 349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.78x = 1,498.44 × 349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.78x = 523,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,807.24/998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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