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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.97, 1,500.66 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.97, 1,500.66 and 350.75 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.97 : 1,500.66 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.97/1,500.66 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.97x = 1,500.66 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.97x = 526,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,360.25/999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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