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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.40, 1,491.93 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.40, 1,491.93 and 345.78 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.40 : 1,491.93 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.40/1,491.93 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.40x = 1,491.93 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.40x = 515,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,879.56/995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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