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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.23, 1,494.29 and 380.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.23, 1,494.29 and 380.00 is: 569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.23 : 1,494.29 = 380.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.23/1,494.29 = 380.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.23x = 1,494.29 × 380.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.23x = 567,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,824.34/996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.97

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