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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.41, 1,499.13 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.41, 1,499.13 and 350.15 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.41 : 1,499.13 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.41/1,499.13 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.41x = 1,499.13 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.41x = 524,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,920.37/999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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