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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.44, 1,499.17 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.44, 1,499.17 and 350.18 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.44 : 1,499.17 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.44/1,499.17 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.44x = 1,499.17 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.44x = 524,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,979.35/999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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