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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.27, 1,492.91 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.27, 1,492.91 and 346.01 is: 519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.27 : 1,492.91 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.27/1,492.91 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.27x = 1,492.91 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.27x = 516,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,561.79/995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.02

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