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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.54, 1,493.62 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.54, 1,493.62 and 379.44 is: 569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.54 : 1,493.62 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.54/1,493.62 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.54x = 1,493.62 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.54x = 566,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,739.17/995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.28

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