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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.66, 1,494.90 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.66, 1,494.90 and 347.40 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.66 : 1,494.90 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.66/1,494.90 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.66x = 1,494.90 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.66x = 519,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,328.26/996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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