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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.66, 1,493.52 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.66, 1,493.52 and 346.40 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.66 : 1,493.52 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.66/1,493.52 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.66x = 1,493.52 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.66x = 517,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,355.33/995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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