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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,495.38 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,495.38 and 347.58 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,495.38 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,495.38 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,495.38 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 519,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,764.18/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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