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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.04, 1,498.58 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.04, 1,498.58 and 349.62 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.04 : 1,498.58 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.04/1,498.58 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.04x = 1,498.58 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.04x = 523,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,933.54/999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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