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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.51, 1,499.16 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.51, 1,499.16 and 350.28 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.51 : 1,499.16 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.51/1,499.16 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.51x = 1,499.16 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.51x = 525,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,125.76/999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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