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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.46, 1,499.19 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.46, 1,499.19 and 350.04 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.46 : 1,499.19 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.46/1,499.19 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.46x = 1,499.19 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.46x = 524,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,772.34/999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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