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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.92, 1,494.02 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.92, 1,494.02 and 346.50 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.92 : 1,494.02 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.92/1,494.02 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.92x = 1,494.02 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.92x = 517,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,678.80/995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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