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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.23, 1,494.38 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.23, 1,494.38 and 379.71 is: 569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.23 : 1,494.38 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.23/1,494.38 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.23x = 1,494.38 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.23x = 567,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,431.98/996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.58

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