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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.02, 1,491.71 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.02, 1,491.71 and 378.38 is: 567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.02 : 1,491.71 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.02/1,491.71 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.02x = 1,491.71 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.02x = 564,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,435.07/995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.26

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