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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.85, 1,494.45 and 380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.85, 1,494.45 and 380.07 is: 570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.85 : 1,494.45 = 380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.85/1,494.45 = 380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.85x = 1,494.45 × 380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.85x = 567,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,995.61/995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.36

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