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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.69, 1,492.49 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.69, 1,492.49 and 345.94 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.69 : 1,492.49 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.69/1,492.49 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.69x = 1,492.49 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.69x = 516,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,309.12/995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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