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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.73, 1,493.25 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.73, 1,493.25 and 346.32 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.73 : 1,493.25 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.73/1,493.25 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.73x = 1,493.25 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.73x = 517,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,142.34/995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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