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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.42, 1,498.14 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.42, 1,498.14 and 349.74 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.42 : 1,498.14 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.42/1,498.14 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.42x = 1,498.14 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.42x = 523,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,959.48/999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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