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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.27, 1,498.91 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.27, 1,498.91 and 350.01 is: 525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.27 : 1,498.91 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.27/1,498.91 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.27x = 1,498.91 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.27x = 524,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,631.74/999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.02

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