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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.37, 1,499.04 and 350.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.37, 1,499.04 and 350.11 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.37 : 1,499.04 = 350.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.37/1,499.04 = 350.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.37x = 1,499.04 × 350.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.37x = 524,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,828.89/999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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