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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.91, 1,493.91 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.91, 1,493.91 and 346.70 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.91 : 1,493.91 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.91/1,493.91 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.91x = 1,493.91 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.91x = 517,931.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,931.13/995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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