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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.29, 1,498.94 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.29, 1,498.94 and 350.02 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.29 : 1,498.94 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.29/1,498.94 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.29x = 1,498.94 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.29x = 524,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,658.98/999.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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