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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.03, 1,492.34 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.03, 1,492.34 and 378.52 is: 567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.03 : 1,492.34 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.03/1,492.34 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.03x = 1,492.34 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.03x = 564,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,883.35/995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.70

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