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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.01, 1,494.26 and 346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.01, 1,494.26 and 346.75 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.01 : 1,494.26 = 346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.01/1,494.26 = 346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.01x = 1,494.26 × 346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.01x = 518,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,134.66/996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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