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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.07, 1,493.22 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.07, 1,493.22 and 378.83 is: 568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.07 : 1,493.22 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.07/1,493.22 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.07x = 1,493.22 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.07x = 565,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,670.49/995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.48

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