Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.50, 1,498.74 and 350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999.50, 1,498.74 and 350 is: 524.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999.50 : 1,498.74 = 350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999.50/1,498.74 = 350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999.50x = 1,498.74 × 350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999.50x = 524,559 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,559/999.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524.82
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