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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.90, 1,499.76 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.90, 1,499.76 and 350.60 is: 525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.90 : 1,499.76 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.90/1,499.76 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.90x = 1,499.76 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.90x = 525,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,808.36/999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.86

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