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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.32, 1,492.90 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.32, 1,492.90 and 346.04 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.32 : 1,492.90 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.32/1,492.90 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.32x = 1,492.90 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.32x = 516,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,603.12/995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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