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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.86, 1,498.31 and 349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.86, 1,498.31 and 349.59 is: 524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.86 : 1,498.31 = 349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.86/1,498.31 = 349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.86x = 1,498.31 × 349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.86x = 523,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,801.34/998.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.40

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