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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,492.87 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,492.87 and 346.07 is: 518.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,492.87 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,492.87 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,492.87 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 516,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,637.52/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.98

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