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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.93, 1,498.40 and 349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.93, 1,498.40 and 349.67 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.93 : 1,498.40 = 349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.93/1,498.40 = 349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.93x = 1,498.40 × 349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.93x = 523,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,936.29/998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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