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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.04, 1,493.00 and 378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.04, 1,493.00 and 378.81 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.04 : 1,493.00 = 378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.04/1,493.00 = 378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.04x = 1,493.00 × 378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.04x = 565,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,561.44/995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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