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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,498.62 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,498.62 and 341.04 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,498.62 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,498.62 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,498.62 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 511,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,089.36/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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