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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.39, 1,499.30 and 350.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.39, 1,499.30 and 350.11 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.39 : 1,499.30 = 350.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.39/1,499.30 = 350.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.39x = 1,499.30 × 350.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.39x = 524,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,910.68/999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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