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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.54, 1,494.82 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.54, 1,494.82 and 347.27 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.54 : 1,494.82 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.54/1,494.82 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.54x = 1,494.82 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.54x = 519,110.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,110.31/996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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