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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.25, 1,492.24 and 346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.25, 1,492.24 and 346.03 is: 518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.25 : 1,492.24 = 346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.25/1,492.24 = 346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.25x = 1,492.24 × 346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.25x = 516,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,359.81/995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.82

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