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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.88, 1,493.85 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.88, 1,493.85 and 379.88 is: 569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.88 : 1,493.85 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.88/1,493.85 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.88x = 1,493.85 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.88x = 567,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,483.74/995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.83

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