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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.56, 1,498.52 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.56, 1,498.52 and 350.22 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.56 : 1,498.52 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.56/1,498.52 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.56x = 1,498.52 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.56x = 524,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,811.67/999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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