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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.66, 1,499.28 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.66, 1,499.28 and 350.46 is: 525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.66 : 1,499.28 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.66/1,499.28 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.66x = 1,499.28 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.66x = 525,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,437.67/999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.62

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