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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.15, 1,493.03 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.15, 1,493.03 and 345.94 is: 519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.15 : 1,493.03 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.15/1,493.03 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.15x = 1,493.03 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.15x = 516,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,495.93/995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.01

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