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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,497.47 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,497.47 and 349.25 is: 523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,497.47 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,497.47 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,497.47 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 522,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,993.39/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.55

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