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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.30, 1,494.72 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.30, 1,494.72 and 347.22 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.30 : 1,494.72 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.30/1,494.72 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.30x = 1,494.72 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.30x = 518,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,996.68/996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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