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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.12, 1,493.37 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.12, 1,493.37 and 379.71 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.12 : 1,493.37 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.12/1,493.37 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.12x = 1,493.37 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.12x = 567,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,047.52/996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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