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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.78, 1,494.90 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.78, 1,494.90 and 380.37 is: 570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.78 : 1,494.90 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.78/1,494.90 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.78x = 1,494.90 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.78x = 568,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,615.11/996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.45

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