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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.77, 1,499.66 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.77, 1,499.66 and 350.51 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.77 : 1,499.66 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.77/1,499.66 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.77x = 1,499.66 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.77x = 525,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,645.83/999.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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