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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,494 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,494 and 388 is: 582

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,494 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,494 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,494 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 579,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,672/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582

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