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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.63, 1,493.35 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.63, 1,493.35 and 337.51 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.63 : 1,493.35 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.63/1,493.35 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.63x = 1,493.35 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.63x = 504,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,011.40/995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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