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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.19, 1,493.41 and 378.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.19, 1,493.41 and 378.95 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.19 : 1,493.41 = 378.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.19/1,493.41 = 378.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.19x = 1,493.41 × 378.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.19x = 565,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,927.72/995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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