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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,492.74 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,492.74 and 370.41 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,492.74 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,492.74 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,492.74 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 552,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,925.82/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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