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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.62, 1,493.58 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.62, 1,493.58 and 337.30 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.62 : 1,493.58 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.62/1,493.58 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.62x = 1,493.58 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.62x = 503,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,784.53/995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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