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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,491.72 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,491.72 and 345.96 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,491.72 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,491.72 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,491.72 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 516,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,075.45/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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