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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.69, 1,494.62 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.69, 1,494.62 and 347.27 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.69 : 1,494.62 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.69/1,494.62 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.69x = 1,494.62 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.69x = 519,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,033.82/996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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