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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.57, 1,493.33 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.57, 1,493.33 and 346.13 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.57 : 1,493.33 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.57/1,493.33 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.57x = 1,493.33 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.57x = 516,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,877.12/995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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