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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.12, 1,498.44 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.12, 1,498.44 and 350 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.12 : 1,498.44 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.12/1,498.44 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.12x = 1,498.44 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.12x = 524,454
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,454/999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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