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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.56, 1,495.32 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.56, 1,495.32 and 347.60 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.56 : 1,495.32 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.56/1,495.32 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.56x = 1,495.32 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.56x = 519,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,773.23/996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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