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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.65, 1,494.08 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.65, 1,494.08 and 346.84 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.65 : 1,494.08 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.65/1,494.08 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.65x = 1,494.08 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.65x = 518,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,206.71/995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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