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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.96, 1,494.30 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.96, 1,494.30 and 380.10 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.96 : 1,494.30 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.96/1,494.30 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.96x = 1,494.30 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.96x = 567,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,983.43/995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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