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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,493.51 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,493.51 and 379.23 is: 568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,493.51 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,493.51 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,493.51 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 566,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,381.90/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.85

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