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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.32, 1,493.11 and 345.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.32, 1,493.11 and 345.97 is: 519.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.32 : 1,493.11 = 345.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.32/1,493.11 = 345.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.32x = 1,493.11 × 345.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.32x = 516,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,567.97/995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.00

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