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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.90, 1,494.05 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.90, 1,494.05 and 347.09 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.90 : 1,494.05 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.90/1,494.05 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.90x = 1,494.05 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.90x = 518,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,560.61/995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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