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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.60, 1,492.88 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.60, 1,492.88 and 346.19 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.60 : 1,492.88 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.60/1,492.88 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.60x = 1,492.88 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.60x = 516,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,810.93/995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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