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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,498.41 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,498.41 and 350.13 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,498.41 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,498.41 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,498.41 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 524,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,638.29/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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