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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.87, 1,498.29 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.87, 1,498.29 and 349.61 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.87 : 1,498.29 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.87/1,498.29 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.87x = 1,498.29 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.87x = 523,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,817.17/998.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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