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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.03, 1,492.18 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.03, 1,492.18 and 378.90 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.03 : 1,492.18 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.03/1,492.18 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.03x = 1,492.18 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.03x = 565,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,387.00/995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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