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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.64, 1,499.23 and 350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.64, 1,499.23 and 350.38 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.64 : 1,499.23 = 350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.64/1,499.23 = 350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.64x = 1,499.23 × 350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.64x = 525,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,295.07/999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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