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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.42, 1,494.54 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.42, 1,494.54 and 347.16 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.42 : 1,494.54 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.42/1,494.54 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.42x = 1,494.54 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.42x = 518,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,844.51/996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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