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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.01, 1,492.14 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.01, 1,492.14 and 378.39 is: 567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.01 : 1,492.14 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.01/1,492.14 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.01x = 1,492.14 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.01x = 564,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,610.85/995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.44

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