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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.96, 1,500.18 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.96, 1,500.18 and 350.70 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.96 : 1,500.18 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.96/1,500.18 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.96x = 1,500.18 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.96x = 526,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,113.13/999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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