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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.28, 1,495.16 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.28, 1,495.16 and 372.15 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.28 : 1,495.16 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.28/1,495.16 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.28x = 1,495.16 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.28x = 556,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,423.79/996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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