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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.63, 1,495.58 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.63, 1,495.58 and 380.40 is: 570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.63 : 1,495.58 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.63/1,495.58 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.63x = 1,495.58 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.63x = 568,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,916.73/996.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.84

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