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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.99, 1,500 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.99, 1,500 and 350.76 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.99 : 1,500 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.99/1,500 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.99x = 1,500 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.99x = 526,140
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,140/999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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