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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.86, 1,494.94 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.86, 1,494.94 and 380.42 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.86 : 1,494.94 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.86/1,494.94 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.86x = 1,494.94 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.86x = 568,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,705.07/996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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