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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,492.83 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,492.83 and 346.08 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,492.83 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,492.83 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,492.83 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 516,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,638.61/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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