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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.34, 1,493.58 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.34, 1,493.58 and 379.86 is: 569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.34 : 1,493.58 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.34/1,493.58 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.34x = 1,493.58 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.34x = 567,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,351.30/996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.44

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