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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,493.84 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,493.84 and 379.28 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,493.84 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,493.84 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,493.84 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 566,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,583.64/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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