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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.22, 1,493.10 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.22, 1,493.10 and 346.01 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.22 : 1,493.10 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.22/1,493.10 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.22x = 1,493.10 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.22x = 516,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,620.07/995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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