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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.01, 1,492.53 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.01, 1,492.53 and 345.75 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.01 : 1,492.53 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.01/1,492.53 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.01x = 1,492.53 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.01x = 516,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,042.25/995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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