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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.33, 1,492.92 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.33, 1,492.92 and 337.27 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.33 : 1,492.92 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.33/1,492.92 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.33x = 1,492.92 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.33x = 503,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,509.66/995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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