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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.89, 1,494.21 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.89, 1,494.21 and 371.57 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.89 : 1,494.21 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.89/1,494.21 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.89x = 1,494.21 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.89x = 555,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,207.35/995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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