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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,498.41 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,498.41 and 349.52 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,498.41 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,498.41 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,498.41 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 523,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,728.01/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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