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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.70, 1,493.15 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.70, 1,493.15 and 346.10 is: 519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.70 : 1,493.15 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.70/1,493.15 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.70x = 1,493.15 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.70x = 516,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,779.22/995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.01

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