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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.67, 1,499.52 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.67, 1,499.52 and 350.44 is: 525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.67 : 1,499.52 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.67/1,499.52 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.67x = 1,499.52 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.67x = 525,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,491.79/999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.67

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