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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.73, 1,499.90 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.73, 1,499.90 and 350.62 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.73 : 1,499.90 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.73/1,499.90 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.73x = 1,499.90 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.73x = 525,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,894.94/999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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