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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.36, 1,494.10 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.36, 1,494.10 and 347.14 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.36 : 1,494.10 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.36/1,494.10 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.36x = 1,494.10 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.36x = 518,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,661.87/996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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