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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.36, 1,498.13 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.36, 1,498.13 and 349.74 is: 524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.36 : 1,498.13 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.36/1,498.13 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.36x = 1,498.13 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.36x = 523,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,962.48/999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.30

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