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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.39, 1,494.54 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.39, 1,494.54 and 380.39 is: 570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.39 : 1,494.54 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.39/1,494.54 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.39x = 1,494.54 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.39x = 568,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,500.60/996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.56

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