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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.62, 1,492.74 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.62, 1,492.74 and 379.36 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.62 : 1,492.74 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.62/1,492.74 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.62x = 1,492.74 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.62x = 566,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,285.85/995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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