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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.68, 1,499.18 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.68, 1,499.18 and 350.26 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.68 : 1,499.18 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.68/1,499.18 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.68x = 1,499.18 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.68x = 525,097.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,097.29/999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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