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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.99, 1,493.82 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.99, 1,493.82 and 379.71 is: 569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.99 : 1,493.82 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.99/1,493.82 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.99x = 1,493.82 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.99x = 567,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,218.39/995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.50

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