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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.96, 1,494.40 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.96, 1,494.40 and 379.80 is: 569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.96 : 1,494.40 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.96/1,494.40 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.96x = 1,494.40 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.96x = 567,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,577.30/995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.88

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