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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.18, 1,498.77 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.18, 1,498.77 and 349.89 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.18 : 1,498.77 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.18/1,498.77 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.18x = 1,498.77 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.18x = 524,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,404.64/999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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