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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995, 1,492.50 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995, 1,492.50 and 387 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995 : 1,492.50 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995/1,492.50 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995x = 1,492.50 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995x = 577,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,597.50/995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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