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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.82, 1,495.85 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.82, 1,495.85 and 380.58 is: 571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.82 : 1,495.85 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.82/1,495.85 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.82x = 1,495.85 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.82x = 569,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,290.59/996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.11

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