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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.54, 1,495.25 and 380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.54, 1,495.25 and 380.31 is: 570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.54 : 1,495.25 = 380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.54/1,495.25 = 380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.54x = 1,495.25 × 380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.54x = 568,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,656.63/996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.63

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