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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,493.67 and 346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,493.67 and 346.37 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,493.67 = 346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,493.67 = 346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,493.67 × 346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 517,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,355.01/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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