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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.55, 1,495.04 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.55, 1,495.04 and 380.14 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.55 : 1,495.04 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.55/1,495.04 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.55x = 1,495.04 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.55x = 568,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,318.87/996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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