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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.86, 1,499.78 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.86, 1,499.78 and 350.44 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.86 : 1,499.78 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.86/1,499.78 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.86x = 1,499.78 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.86x = 525,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,580.03/999.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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