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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.22, 1,494.60 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.22, 1,494.60 and 347.01 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.22 : 1,494.60 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.22/1,494.60 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.22x = 1,494.60 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.22x = 518,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,641.15/996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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