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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.53, 1,495.53 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.53, 1,495.53 and 372.40 is: 558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.53 : 1,495.53 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.53/1,495.53 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.53x = 1,495.53 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.53x = 556,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,935.37/996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.87

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