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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.29, 1,499.24 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.29, 1,499.24 and 350.21 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.29 : 1,499.24 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.29/1,499.24 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.29x = 1,499.24 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.29x = 525,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,053.46/999.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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