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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.22, 1,493.16 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.22, 1,493.16 and 379.08 is: 568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.22 : 1,493.16 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.22/1,493.16 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.22x = 1,493.16 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.22x = 566,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,027.09/995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.75

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