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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995, 1,492.30 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995, 1,492.30 and 345.76 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995 : 1,492.30 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995/1,492.30 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995x = 1,492.30 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995x = 515,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,977.65/995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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