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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.60, 1,495.04 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.60, 1,495.04 and 338.53 is: 507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.60 : 1,495.04 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.60/1,495.04 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.60x = 1,495.04 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.60x = 506,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,115.89/996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.84

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