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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.22, 1,498.98 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.22, 1,498.98 and 349.80 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.22 : 1,498.98 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.22/1,498.98 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.22x = 1,498.98 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.22x = 524,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,343.20/999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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