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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.49, 1,493.25 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.49, 1,493.25 and 346.25 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.49 : 1,493.25 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.49/1,493.25 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.49x = 1,493.25 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.49x = 517,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,030.35/995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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