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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.81, 1,493.91 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.81, 1,493.91 and 379.52 is: 569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.81 : 1,493.91 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.81/1,493.91 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.81x = 1,493.91 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.81x = 566,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,961.25/995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.35

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