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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.91, 1,499.91 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.91, 1,499.91 and 350.74 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.91 : 1,499.91 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.91/1,499.91 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.91x = 1,499.91 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.91x = 526,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,078.43/999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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